viii, 386 pages : 28 cm

This resource focuses on the implementation of treatment plans and intervention using the appropriate therapeutic exercise techniques. It is designed to be used after the patient has been examined and the impairment has been identified

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Introduction / William D. Bandy -- Sect. I. Mobility. 2. Range of Motion / James P. Fletcher. 3. Stretching Activities for Increasing Muscle Flexibility / William D. Bandy. 4. Joint Mobilization / Clayton F. Holmes and Ginny Keely -- Sect. II. Strength, Power, and Endurance. 5. Principles of Resistance Training / Michael Sanders and Barbara Sanders. 6. Open-Chain Resistance Training / William D. Bandy. 7. Medical Exercise Training / J. Allen Hardin. 8. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation / Marcia H. Stalvey. 9. Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercise and Plyometric Activities / Kevin E. Wilk and Michael M. Reinold. 10. Principles of Aerobic Conditioning / Janet Bezner -- Sect. III. Special Consideration in Therapeutic Exercise. 11. Balance Training / Bridgett Wallance. 12. Posture, Body Mechanics, and Spinal Stabilization / Ginny Keely. 13. Aquatic Therapy / Jean M. Irion. 14. Functional Progression: Lower Extremity / Steven R. Tippett, Michael L. Voight and Barbara Hoogenboom / [and others]. 15. Functional Progression: Upper Extremity / Kevin E. Wilk, William D. Bandy and Barbara Hoogenboom / [and others] -- Geriatric Perspectives / Reta Zabel -- Pediatric Perspectives / Barbara Hoogenboom

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